Musings

by Claire Levine Sonny Hammond is one of the local heroes of Oregon bluegrass.  Sonny, who died in 1991, used to say, “Sing every song as if you really mean it.” He always tried to imagine what it was like … Read More

by Michelle Haft It was nine years ago I was standing on the streets of San Francisco clutching a large, heavy black banjo case, making my way up Fourth street towards Civic Center. I arrived at a dull, gray apartment … Read More